Message from Dr. Jones- I am following up on my recent message regarding the rise in social media threats impacting schools. After careful review and collaboration with local law enforcement, we want to assure you that there is no immediate threat to the safety of our students or staff. We remain committed to maintaining a secure and supportive learning environment and will continue to monitor the situation closely. I understand that these developments may be causing anxiety for both you and your children, and I want to acknowledge how unsettling this can feel for our community. As we continue to navigate this, I encourage you to keep having open and honest conversations with your child about responsible social media use and the importance of reporting any concerning content to you. If you learn of posts that imply harm, please let us know. It is important that you share the information and not reshare/repost on social media platforms. Your vigilance is crucial in helping us maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone. Please know that we continue to be in close collaboration with local law enforcement, and we will continue working together to address any potential threats that arise. Your partnership is vital in ensuring that any potential risks are handled swiftly and appropriately. Thank you again for your ongoing support in keeping our schools safe.
A Bubble Pop Dance Party is best...Go Dukes! #WeAreCuCPS
Happy Tuesday...these detectives will brighten your day! #WeAreCuCPS
The Dukes are in action this week...Go Dukes! #WeAreCuCPS
Kel’Lin earned a positive Duke Shoutout for being a big help in picking up items that other students left on the floor. He also helped organize them! Way to go Kel’Lin! #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps
Good morning. Cumberland County Public Schools will need to run a late afternoon bus today, September 16th for Bus #5. The late bus will leave campus at 4:15 pm.
Good Morning, CuCPS! We hope you had a great weekend. Take a moment and check out some of the highlights from last week by visiting https://wakelet.com/wake/3pbTW0QUow2LokCqdM0bf ...thank you for supporting the Dukes! The Wakelet cover image is courtesy of Ms. Overstreet.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday:
Noon-- Dismissal for Students
2:00 pm-- Parent Teacher Conferences
7:00 pm--FireSide Chat in Cafetorium
Friday:
8:00 am - Noon--Parent Teacher Conferences
Next Week:
Tuesday:
6:00 pm Cumberland County Community Town Hall Meeting at Spruce Berry Farm
Good afternoon. Cumberland County Public Schools will need to run a late bus for Bus #5 and Bus #17, tomorrow, September 17, in the morning and afternoon. On September 18, Bus #5, Bus #9, and Bus #10 will be late buses both in the morning and afternoon. The buses will leave campus at 7:20 am and 4:15 pm. On September 19, Bus #5 and Bus #10 will be late in the morning and afternoon. The bus will leave campus at 7:20 am and 1:30 pm. Thank you.
Good evening. This is a reminder that Cumberland County Public Schools will dismiss at Noon on Thursday, September 19. Parent-teacher conferences will take place from 2-7 pm on Thursday, September 19, and from 8-Noon on Friday, September 20. Please take these opportunuties to visit teachers. Thank you.
Congratulations, Victor! Coach Jasey reported that "Junior Victor finished 4th place in the 2 mile race. Victor broke the school two mile cross country record on Saturday." #WeAreCuCPS
Good evening. Cumberland County Public Schools will need to run a late morning bus tomorrow, September 16th for Bus #5. The late bus will leave campus at 7:20am.
Good afternoon. Cumberland County Public Schools will need to run a late bus for Bus #20 tomorrow, September 16th, morning and evening. We also will need another late bus for Bus #17 September 16th and September 17th, morning and evening. Both late bus drivers will leave campus by 7:20am and 4:15pm.
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to host a community town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Spruceberry Farm, 94 Cartersville Road, Cumberland, VA 23040. Topics will include the upcoming budget process, public safety initiatives, as well as priorities, opportunities, and challenges as it relates to County operations for the coming fiscal year.
Happy Friday...#WeAreCuCPs
Cumberland County Public Schools will host a Fireside Chat on Thursday, September 19, at 7:00 pm in the complex cafetorium. There will be a live broadcast with the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin and author and researcher, Dr. Jonathan Haidt. The discussion will be on the findings of The Anxious Generation and how it informs our communities and schools in limiting social media and cell phone use to restore childhood play. Following the broadcast, there will be a discussion with educators and parents. Please use the QR code on the attached image to RSVP.
The Dukes were on the field & court tonight...JV Football won their game 14-8 over Altavista, CMS Volleyball lost in five sets to Powhatan, JV Volleyball won against Randolph Henry & Varsity lost against Randolph Henry! Dukes on the move...Thank you for your support! #WeAreCuCPS
Good afternoon Families of CuCPS,
I wanted to provide an update on today's earlier message concerning a social media post. After collaborating with Sheriff Hodges and his team, it was determined that the post was an older one that had been recirculated. The original post came from outside Cumberland's jurisdiction. We take all threats seriously and conduct our due diligence in thoroughly investigating each one to ensure the safety of our school community.
As a result, we will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigated this situation. We also appreciate you taking the time to speak with your children about the importance of 'If you see something or hear something, say something.' Social media is a powerful tool, and it’s essential to have ongoing discussions about how it can influence us all.
Thank you for helping to keep our school and community safe. We are stronger together. I hope you and your family have a good evening.
Dr. Jones
Check out the creativity in action! One of our CHS students, Hunter H., who takes welding at SVCC took his skills to the next level by crafting a Tic Tac Toe game board using a welding bead! This shows how welding is not just about construction—it's an art form too! #WeAreCuCPS
Good Evening,
We were made aware of a social media message that someone made a possible threat to our schools, as well as a couple of other schools in our area. We have been in contact with Sheriff Hodges and made him aware of this posting. We are taking precautions by increasing law enforcement presence on our campus. While we know this is concerning to you, we understand that you have to make decisions about your child attending school tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024. Absences will be excused. Just as a reminder, if you hear or see something, please say something.
Thanks, Dr. Jones
Today’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of our community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who came together to honor the lives lost and to reflect on the bravery shown on that day.
A special thank you to our first responders, Mr. Stamey, and Cumberland County for helping to make this event possible. We also want to recognize the incredible efforts of our students and the CuCPS team for all their hard work in organizing this meaningful event.
Together, we will never forget.
#911Remembrance #CuCPS #CommunityUnited #NeverForget #WeAreCuCPS
